Attention Jazz Lovers:  Offered here is the continued collection of well cared for Jazz LP’s, from serious Jazz  fan and collector.  Original owner was both a record store owner and local DJ, as well as jazz promoter.  Heavy emphasis on the Avant Garde, with dozens of Sun Ra on El Saturn, as well as nearly every ESP and Impulse title.   These were purchased new or in near new condition throughout the 1960’s into the 1980’s.   Over the next few months I will be listing over 1000 jazz records.  There will be multiple copies of some titles on ESP, Impulse, and Blue Note.    

TITLE: Lou Donaldson- Gravy Train BLP 4079 MONO original Jazz LP w/ Herman Foster, Ben Tucker, Dave Bailey.  “RVG” stamped in dead wax (Rudy Van Gelder) 

LABEL: Blue Note (New York USA)

YEAR:1963

CAT # BLP 4079 (MONO)

Country of Origin: 

Condition of LP

Side 1  NM- limited signs of play

Side 2   EX+ due to 2 very faint sleeve hairline type marks (minimal will not effect play in any way).

Cover EX+ strong cover, light rubbing to front, light bottom corner wear.  No writing, or tears.  Spine and seams perfect.

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About My Grading system:

I have been collecting records for over 30 years and take this seriously, especially on Ebay where record grading is often unsatisfactory.    If there are marks or imperfections on records, I list them.  Mint records are new, unplayed, and records must be top-notch to receive that grade, with no scratches or marks on the vinyl.  NM- records are nearly perfect, with the slightest signs of use.  My VG++  (EX+) records are essentially clean and free of defects besides perhaps come slight sleeve marks, or 1 or 2 small marks that prevent the LP from being truly NM.  

I list the date of release when this is obvious on label or jacket.  I also include dead wax info (RVG, matrix numbers if relevant, etc), and include pics of inserts.

Some higher end LP’s are Play-graded on a SL-1000 table w/ EPA-100 arm and Denon 103R cart.

  If an LP looks unplayed and dead Near Mint,  I don’t play grade it.  However if an LP is between NM and VG++, or a really rare VG+  I often will clean it on a VPI 16.5 and I then play-grade it to be sure of condition.  Play graded LP’s will be noted in description.

I basically use the standard grading as defined by GOLDMINE.  But have added  EX+/-  because I feel there is a big difference between NM and VG+.   It appears as follows on their website.

 

Mint (M)   Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed (SS).

Near Mint (NM )   A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect.

The record should show no obvious signs of wear.  Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Excellent Plus (EX+/-)      Some light paper scuffs and perhaps 1 or 2 minimal small light scratches.  In general, if not for a couple minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus-Plus (EX) record highly acceptable.

Very Good Plus (VG+)  A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.   Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". 

Very Good (VG)    Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.

I only sell records that are graded VG if they are collectable and rare.

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WHEN YOU PAY?

Buying 1 LP in the USA, feel free to pay for the LP plus $4.00 basic rate for media mail.

However, if you are buying multiple LP’s or are bidding from outside the USA- Please follow the directions below.

Multiple purchases can be combined for shipping.  Please contact me if you are bidding on multiple items and wish to wait before shipment.  I will hold your order until you are ready.  If you have won more than 1 LP or are bidding from outside the USA- PLEASE WAIT for an invoice.

 

 I package professionally, and ship items promptly.   I ship records in professional LP packaging.  All LP's are placed outside of outer jackets and inside plastic mylar outer sleeves to prevent seam splitting.  I do not make money on BS shipping and "Handling" charges.   Items are sent out within 1 to 2 days after payment is received, unless instructed otherwise.  Please take a minute to look at the post mark before you complain about shipping time.  International orders can get delayed in customs, so please keep this in mind when leaving feedback. 

If you have won more than 1 LP or are bidding from outside the USA- PLEASE WAIT for an invoice.

SAMPLE of BASIC SHIPPING RATES

In general shipping within USA via media mail with delivery confirmation: 1 LP = $4.00; 2 LPs = $4-5.00; 3 LPs = $4-5.50

OVERSEAS SHIPPING:  International shipping from the USA has increased greatly in the last year.  Use the USPS Shipping calculator for an estimate of shipping to your country.  Prices start at $20.00 for packages weighing under 1.5 pounds.  Please wait for total before paying for item.  Some box sets w/ booklets weigh between 3 and 5 pounds.  I will only charge the actual price for shipping.

If you have won more than 1 LP or are bidding from outside the USA- PLEASE WAIT for an invoice.

International Buyers – Please Note:

·     Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

·       Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

·       These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.

·       We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.